COURT INTERPRETER - 22012226

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

FRS Retirement

Job summary

The State Courts System is seeking a Court Interpreter to provide accurate and impartial translation between English and Spanish for court proceedings and related duties. The role includes interpreting in various legal settings, sight translation, and translating court documents to ensure access for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field, two years of court/legal experience, and OSCA certification or provisional OSCA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or closely related field.
• Two years of court/legal-related work experience.
• Certification as Court Interpreter by OSCA or provisionally approved Court Interpreter designation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal proceedings such as arraignments, hearings, trials, and pretrial conferences.
• Provide sight translation and written translation of court-related documents.
• Facilitate meaningful access to the courts for individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Travel to court facilities within the circuit as needed.

Skills

English/Spanish translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

OSCA Court Interpreter Certification or provisional OSCA designation

Job description

Requisition No: 876918

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22012226

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22012226

Salary: $73,070.04 annually ($65,763.12 if not certified)

Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2026

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Open until Filled

POSITION: Court Interpreter -Position Number #012226

Location : To-be-determined

Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit.

Applicants must reside within the Circuit or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for employment.

SALARY : $73,070.04 annually ($65,763.12 if not certified)

Full-Time; benefits package available; FRS Retirement

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

General Description

The Court Interpreter provides accurate and impartial translation services between English and Spanish in support of court proceedings and court-related functions. Responsibilities include interpreting legal proceedings such as first appearances, arraignments, hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials; providing sight translation and written translation of court-related documents; and facilitating meaningful access to the courts for individuals with limited English proficiency. Interpreters must maintain the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and impartiality in accordance with applicable Florida Rules and professional standards. This position serves the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit and requires travel to court facilities throughout the circuit as needed.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Special Requirements

Education – Bachelor's degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis .

Experience - Two years of court / legal related work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Certification and Special Requirements - Applicants must possess either Certification as a Court Interpreter issued by the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA); or current designation as a Provisionally Approved Court Interpreter by OSCA. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at [phone] (option 6).

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.